| Cassville Democrat, Feb. 7, 1920 | Cassville Democrat, Feb. 7, 1920 |
Cassville Democrat, Saturday, Feb. 7, 1920
Betterton Case Appealed
The Democrat is in receipt of the following letter from Fred C. Switzer, Warden of the Oklahoma Penitentiary at McAlester, Okla., in which he gives information of the Monroe Betterton case, who was convicted at Vinita, Okla., sometime ago of murdering his wife and sentenced to be electrocuted at McAlester, Okla., Jan. 23, 1920, as follows: Mr. Chars. Ray, Cassville, Mo. Dear Sir: In reply to your __s of the 26th inst., will say that Monroe Betterton was not electrocuted on January 23rd, as his sentence was stayed by the Criminal Court of Appeals of the State, pending the hearing of his appeal. I cannot say when that may be, as the Court is usually far behind, that it's hearings and the probabilities re that it will be some time this fall before the decision is finally reached. Yours very truly, Fred Switzer, Warden Benj. F. Pepper Dead
Benj. F. Pepper a former resident of near Golden, Barry County, died in Kansas City, last week. He formerly lived in McDonald County and moved back there from this county. He was a brother of the late Judge H. C. Pepper of this city. He left his family and several children to mourn his passing. He was a splendid man and citizen and was a member of the church. The remains were interred in Kansas City. Mabel Stubblefield Dead
An estimable young lady, in a happy home, surrounded by loving relatives, has been invited to come up higher in that land of "pure delight" where saints are dwelling in that Holy City, sometime, time, somehow all hope to enter and dwell eternally. She had lived the life that is necessary to gain entrance therein and her spirit has a home there. Miss Mabel Stubblefield eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Stubblefield, residing some 2 miles southeast of Exeter, died Tuesday noon, of flu and pneumonia, aged 27 years, 6 months and 22 days, leaving her parents, one sister and several brothers to mourn her passing. She attended the country schools and during the last year, had been attending a business college in Springfield, to equip herself for a business life. She was born near where she died April 12, 1892, and has lived all her life in that vicinity and was held in high esteem by all her acquaintances. She was a member of the Baptist church and had been for several years. Rev's. Brattin of this city and Ireland of near Exeter, conducted funeral services at Maplewood Cemetery near Exeter, Wednesday, at 2:30 p.m. and the remains were interred there. Clyde Bennington Dead
The sad news came to this city, Wednesday night of the death of this splendid man, who has honorable in every respect and enjoyed the respect of all his acquaintances. Just a few weeks ago he accompanied the remains of his father to this city for interment, who was killed by a railroad train in Florida. Clyde Bennington was born in Cassville, Nov. 27, 1871, and was a son of late Mr. J. W. W. and Mrs. P. A. Bennington and grew to manhood here where he was always held in high estimation. Many years ago he moved to Dillon, Montana, where he had a position in a printing establishment for some time and later moved to West Palm Beach, Florida, where he had since lived. He was a Mason and had taken some of the higher degrees and was an Odd Fellow. He was married and leaves his wife, two sons, and one daughter to mourn his passing. He was a brother of Fred Bennington, Foreman of the Republican Office in this city, Charles of Dillon, Montana, and Clarence of Honolulu, Hawaii Islands. Fred Bennington left for West Palm Beach, Thursday night. Clyde was a grandson of late Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Townsend highly esteemed citizens of this city during life. Estes Grimes Dead
Estes Grimes of Webb City, died Jan. 31, at 5 p.m., at his home in that city, of a complication of diseases, after nine months sickness. He was a sons of late Calvin Grimes, who formerly resided in Cassville. His mother, Mrs. Mary E. Grimes, two sisters Mrs. Opal Bloomfield of Webb City, and Mrs. Golda Ledbetter of Claremore, Okla., three brothers, Raymond and Oral Grimes of Webb City and Clyde of Burley, Idaho. Funeral services were conducted Sunday from M. E. Church. Estes was a nephew of Benton and Miles Robbins and Mrs. Joe White of this city and Mrs. L. B. Gaskins of Exeter, and Joe Robbins of Pleasant Ridge township. Neighboring News
Tom McGill and Miss Etta Wilson of Bentonville, Ark., were married recently. Both are members of prominent families. Mrs. Bessie Link of Stella died last week at Nevada. Her husband is postmaster at Stella. Mrs. Angeline Stoneman of Granby is dead. She formerly resided at Rocky Comfort. The Times says Jas. R. Andrews had a stroke of paralysis last week. Rev. Curran, Priest of Isaiah Catholic Church at Pierce City, died one day last week of pneumonia, aged 39 years. The remains were shipped to Kansas City for interment. Wm. Rickman of Crane is a republican candidate for sheriff of Stone County. The Crane Chronicle says Dr. Glenn Horine has gone to Arizona for his health. A daughter of Mr. an Mrs. R. H. Williams died last week and was interred in Scholten Cemetery. John T. Seneker of Mt. Vernon is dead at age 56 years, 9 months and 15 days. J.C. Still of Lawrence County has been visiting his mother, Mrs. Cynthia Still, near Seligman, who is in very poor health. Montie Taylor's residence near Seligman caught fire one night last week, rather mysteriously. Leslie Wynkoop, his brother-in-law, of near Cassville, was spending het night with him and discovered the fire and aided inputting it out. Some intimate it was a combustion of "hot air". Washburn - Greasy
The pupils of the Washburn school gave a three act comedy entitled "Safety First" at Windes Hall Saturday night with Austin Bowers, Graile Windes, Wayne Black, Ralph Lamb, Dave Rowley and Misses Clarice Park, Eva Webb, Hattie Smith, Margie Adcock and Robbie Windes in the play. Their acting was highly spoken of. Receipts $50., which goes to the library fund. James Scott bought a team, wagon and harness, from Sam Woodruff, last week. A startling bit of news came from Trent Creek, Mrs. C. R. Dalton acknowledged to be 24 years old the first of February. She just missed being born on Ground hog day. The popular matron's many friends were wiser to the event and 52 of them assembled at the Dalton home with all kinds of eatables, which these famous cook can fix up especially more cake than they could eat, which impresses me with the fact that Esquire Dalton told to be present. This is hoping, Miss Dalton, that you will have many birthdays and never grew older. Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Clontz started to Ogden, Utah, Thursday night after an extended visit with friends. Mrs. Fannie Hickman and Mrs. Wm. Hickman and children, went to Blackwell, Okla., Wednesday, Bill went overland by a mule motor. Harold Mooney has bought Mutt and Jeff, the best trail hounds in the county from Chris Brewer. Allen Weathers, an old pioneer died Tuesday noon from the infirmities of old age. He was 86 years old. A large family of sons and daughters survive him. James Edens was here from Big Springs, Tuesday evening. Henry Schell and wife from Mountain had business here Tuesday evening. Sol Lady the Brush Creek farmer was at the Gem City Tuesday. Marriage License
Aaron Hilton, McDowell and Beryl Gann, Purdy Clifford Powell and Alta Swindle, Purdy |
Cassville Democrat, Saturday, Feb. 7, 1920
Local And Personals
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Hoover Hicks, northeast of this city, Feb. 3, 1920, a son. Chas. Writer of Cross Hollows neighborhood has pneumonia. He is 46 years old. Misses Maggie and Mary Gowen of near Washburn, visited in Cassville, Tuesday. Fred Eden was very sick latter portion of last week. He is able to be up and around. Mrs. Susie Speer of Aurora, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Neeley, this week. Mrs. Henry Parrish went to Sapulpa, Okla., to attend a sick sister, Wednesday night. Miss Nadine Robbins fractured the bone in one of her arms and she is making nice recovery. Chas. Wallen has sold his 50 acre farm on Shell Knob and Golden road to Carl Stubblefield. Claib Brattin of Exeter has returned from Idaho. He says that is a fine country, but land is out of sight. Tom Williamson of this city, was appointed Superintendant of the County Farm, by County Court Thursday. Prof. Elburn? Meador of Springfield attended the funeral of his niece Miss Mabel Stubblefield, Wednesday. A. E. Burkhart and son Doyle have moved from Neosho to their farm near Travers known as the Marlow farm. Tone Eden and son Fred sold Geo. Callaway six head of mules Monday. Mrs. Benton Robbins who has been sick for the past two weeks, is slowly recovering. Clarence Beck bought the Wilson 40 areas farm east of this city, of Wm. Houston, last week. F. M. Davison of Montana bought Wes Reed's farm near Eagle Rock, of 77 acres; consideration $2,660. T. J. DeLaney of Springfield is dead at age 60 years of Bright's disease. He was a prominent lawyer. R. R. Davis of Wichita, Kans., has purchased 40 acres of land of Fred Johnson laying 1 1/4 miles southeast of Exeter. Amos Baker and Lewis Edmondson who are going into the hardware business at Purdy, bought Earl Cox residence there Monday. James Beagle sold his farm south of this city, last week, to Benton and Lev Robbins. There is 40 acres in the tract. Mr. Beagle may go to Colorado. Mrs. Helen Hobbs has sold 40 acres of the Pharis land southeast of this city to W. O. Horner at $85. per acre. This is a portion of the old Judge Lee farm. Will Potter of near Hailey, was in town Saturday and said Mrs. Potter had been sick and was making slow progress toward recovery. We hope she may soon be well. C. Cavanaugh of Golden, was in Cassville, Monday and is authority for the statement that Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roberts of Golden, were the proud parents of a fine son born on Jan. 31. The mother and babe are doing fine, and he said Frank would eventually recover. Willow Branch
Mrs. Mina Thomas is seriously ill. Jack Suttles left the last of the week, for Texas, to work. Pasley
Mr. and Mrs. John Gillmore visited relatives at Washburn, Sunday, Mrs. Williams, mother of Mrs. Gillmore returned home with her for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Beatie of Monett, visited her mother, R. L. Thomas and wife, Sunday. Mr. Thomas is recovering from an attack of lagrippe. He is 81 years old and is doing fine, considering his age. Clyde Hefley has bought Mr. Tucker's land and Mr. Tucker has rented the Ab. Earle farm of Vance Owings for the coming year. Mano
Little Florence, 3 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Smith has been real sick. Claud Chapell came in from Bartlesville, Okla., last week, to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Chapell. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Dell spent Saturday night and a portion of Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs Geo. smith. Burk Haney, after a very pleasant visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Haney, left on the 23rd for his home in Texas. Maple Grove
Last Friday, Mr. Stewart of Washburn, came down to call the children of Mr. Weathers of that place, to his bedside. The children living here are: Mrs. Joe Morgan, Mrs. John Morgan and Mrs. Jas. Cline. Mr. Weathers is quite old; being nearly 85, but we are in sympathy with the sorrowing ones. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Arnhart of Seligman, spent Sunday, at the home of their daughter, Mrs. E. G. Klous. Willis Vanzandt is on the sick list this week. The Dr. was called Monday. Golden
Left over from last week. J. L. VanHorn, Tone Eden and son Fred, of Cassville, were in Golden, Tuesday and bought about 12 head of mules. Weep Sanders an old settler of this place who has been away about 25 years, has moved back. He is a son of late Monroe Sanders a former resident of this place. Wm Lawler is on the sick list. Uncle Tom Arnold is very sick. Roy Galloway of Cassville, is visiting his sister, Mrs. Tom Arnold this week. Tom has lost 4 or 5 claves this week. Fido Wilson's son is on the sick list. White River is past ferrying at present. Lone Walnut
Ellis and Cecil Patterson spent Sunday with Elmer and Crystal Brannam. Lewis Hardy spent Saturday night with Mr. Jones. He went home with Mr. Mayhan Sunday. Mrs. Asa Foster went to visit her folks, Sunday. Cedar Mound
Rev. McGee is a holding a meeting at the mound. School is progressing nicely, with Miss Alma Lathim teacher. Butterfield
L. W. Nickle made a business trip to Shell Knob the first of the week. Brush Creek
Clyde, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Thurn Nodine has the chickenpox. Alluwee, Okla.
Charlie, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Painter, has had a case of whooping cough. Edrice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Watson, entertained a number of friends, Thursday evening in honor of her eight birthday. Cake and lemonade was served. Shade Johnson, the horse jockey is still on the job. Sill Lee is on the sick list. Gladys, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Edmondson is very low with typhoid fever. Bert Castro has been appointed boss for the Prairie Oil Co. |
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